Book your timed admission ticket for Stonehenge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that continues to confound the greatest minds. First erected some 6000 years ago, it has been calculated that it took 3 phases of constructions, thirty million hours of labour and the transportation of masses of colossal rocks across mountains and rivers to complete the Stonehenge. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the reason behind the construction of the Stonehenge continues to be a mystery.

Explore this prehistoric stone circle on Salisbury Plain, believed to have been built between 3000 and 2000 BC. Walk around the mystifying circular formation of tall, standing stones. Experts still debate whether these were intended as an observatory of the moon, a temple to the sun, or an elaborate cemetery.

Step inside the Neolithic Houses to discover the tools and objects of everyday Neolithic life, and even visit the world-class exhibition and visitor center, containing 250 ancient objects and come face to face with a 5,500 year-old man.

Activity Schedule

When does it run?

Daily

Duration

2-3 hours

Start time

30 March 2018 to 31 May 2018: Opens at 9:30am (last booking slot 4:30pm-5pm) and closes at 7pm.
1 June 2018 to 31 August 2018: Opens at 9am (last booking slot 5:30pm-6pm) and closes at 8:00pm.
1 September 2018 to 15 October 2018: Opens at 9:30am (last booking slot 4:30pm-5pm) and closes at 7pm.
16 October 2018 to 1 April 2019: Opens at 9:30am (last booking slot 2:30pm-3:00pm) and closes at 5pm.

Inclusions

Exclusions

Entrance to Stonehenge is now managed through timed tickets and advance booking is the only way to guarantee entry on the day and time of your choice. By booking in advance you will also benefit from an advanced booking discount and avoid the rush. Exceptions are 26th Dec 18 (Boxing Day) and 1st Jan 19 (New Year’s Day), when site will open 30 minutes later at 10am.

Bus access: the Stonehenge tour bus is the public bus departing from Salisbury rail and bus stations. Parking is available on site and is free to English Heritage members and Stonehenge ticket holders.

Free visits are applicable to English Heritage members and members of the National Trust in England or those who hold a National Trust Touring Pass only - this does not include National Trust Scotland, National Trust staff or other National Trust affiliated organisations). All members must show a valid membership card on arrival to be granted free parking and site access.

Voucher Information: You must print and surrender a paper version of your booking voucher for this activity (showing your voucher on a smartphone is not accepted). No refund can be given for customers without a printed copy of their voucher.

Additional info

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.